Ireland’s manufacturing sector showed a modest strengthening in August, with the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.4, up from 55.1 in July 2026. The latest reading, updated on 1 September 2026, signals that the sector remains firmly in expansion territory.
The slight uptick suggests continued resilience in Irish manufacturing activity over the summer period, with the PMI holding above the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The move higher in August indicates that growth in the sector has not only been sustained but has marginally accelerated compared to the previous month.
With back-to-back readings above 55, the data point to ongoing positive momentum in output and orders, positioning Ireland’s manufacturing industry on a stable growth path as it heads into the latter part of 2026.